Alfa Romeo 147 2007 vs Renault Megane 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 147 is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo 147 engine produces 45 HP more power than Renault Megane, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Renault Megane. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo 147 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Megane is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo 147 could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo 147 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Megane. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Megane gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 cm longer than the Renault Megane, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Alfa Romeo 147 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 292 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1190 litres | |
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Renault Megane has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo 147 has 38 litres less trunk space than the Renault Megane. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo 147 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Megane (by 160 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo 147 is 1 metres more than that of the Renault Megane, which means Alfa Romeo 147 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`819 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Alfa Romeo 147 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Megane, so Alfa Romeo 147 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1400 | |
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